Licensed Mental Health Professional Jobs
Licensed Mental Health Professional jobs are open across healthcare systems, community mental health centers, schools, and private practice, from associate-level to clinical director, with specializations in individual therapy, group counseling, and crisis intervention. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Licensed Mental Health Professional (Psychologist, LMHC, LMFT)
In-Person Behavioral Health Services in Skilled Nursing Facilities
New York Metro Area – Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, Bronx
Full-Time | Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling
Bring Compassionate Mental Health Care to Older Adults
We are seeking fully licensed mental health professionals to provide in-person psychotherapy and behavioral health services within Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and Assisted Living communities throughout the New York metropolitan area. This position offers an opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with patients while working independently and enjoying the support of an established multidisciplinary team. Providers enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of private practice without the burden of managing a business.
We Are Hiring:
Clinical Psychologists (PhD/PsyD)
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW)
Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT)
Why Providers Love This Opportunity
Meaningful Work
Make a lasting difference in the lives of seniors and medically complex adults receiving care in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living communities.
Flexible Scheduling
Choose full-time or part-time hours that fit your lifestyle.
Focus on Clinical Care
Spend your time caring for patients while administrative and operational support is handled for you.
Consistent Patient Volume
Established referral relationships provide a steady caseload and long-term continuity of care.
Collaborative Environment
Work alongside physicians, nurses, rehabilitation staff, and facility teams to improve residents' quality of life.
Responsibilities
Provide in-person psychotherapy and behavioral health services within Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living communities.
Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop treatment plans.
Treat depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, grief, trauma, and other behavioral health concerns common among geriatric populations.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to improve patient outcomes.
Build therapeutic relationships with residents and their families.
Qualifications
Required
Active and unrestricted New York license as one of the following:
Clinical Psychologist
LCSW
LMHC
LMFT
Master's degree or doctoral degree in an applicable discipline.
Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Comfortable providing services in nursing home and long-term care settings.
Preferred
Experience working with geriatric populations.
Experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities, rehabilitation centers, long-term care, or assisted living settings.
Interest in interdisciplinary and integrated healthcare.
Important Licensing Requirement
Only Fully Licensed Providers Will Be Considered.
Applicants with the following credentials are not eligible:
Limited Permits
Associate Licenses
LMSW
MHC-LP
Provisionally Licensed Therapists
Supervised or Pre-Licensure Status
Licensed Mental Health Professional (Psychologist, LMHC, LMFT)
In-Person Behavioral Health Services in Skilled Nursing Facilities
New York Metro Area – Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, Bronx
Full-Time | Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling
Bring Compassionate Mental Health Care to Older Adults
We are seeking fully licensed mental health professionals to provide in-person psychotherapy and behavioral health services within Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and Assisted Living communities throughout the New York metropolitan area. This position offers an opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with patients while working independently and enjoying the support of an established multidisciplinary team. Providers enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of private practice without the burden of managing a business.
We Are Hiring:
Clinical Psychologists (PhD/PsyD)
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW)
Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT)
Why Providers Love This Opportunity
Meaningful Work
Make a lasting difference in the lives of seniors and medically complex adults receiving care in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living communities.
Flexible Scheduling
Choose full-time or part-time hours that fit your lifestyle.
Focus on Clinical Care
Spend your time caring for patients while administrative and operational support is handled for you.
Consistent Patient Volume
Established referral relationships provide a steady caseload and long-term continuity of care.
Collaborative Environment
Work alongside physicians, nurses, rehabilitation staff, and facility teams to improve residents' quality of life.
Responsibilities
Provide in-person psychotherapy and behavioral health services within Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living communities.
Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop treatment plans.
Treat depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, grief, trauma, and other behavioral health concerns common among geriatric populations.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to improve patient outcomes.
Build therapeutic relationships with residents and their families.
Qualifications
Required
Active and unrestricted New York license as one of the following:
Clinical Psychologist
LCSW
LMHC
LMFT
Master's degree or doctoral degree in an applicable discipline.
Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Comfortable providing services in nursing home and long-term care settings.
Preferred
Experience working with geriatric populations.
Experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities, rehabilitation centers, long-term care, or assisted living settings.
Interest in interdisciplinary and integrated healthcare.
Important Licensing Requirement
Only Fully Licensed Providers Will Be Considered.
Applicants with the following credentials are not eligible:
Limited Permits
Associate Licenses
LMSW
MHC-LP
Provisionally Licensed Therapists
Supervised or Pre-Licensure Status
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Who's Hiring
- OptiMindHealth67O
- US Department of Veterans Affairs45U
- Kaiser Permanente31
- Wellpath26W
- CHE Behavioral Health Services13C
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Non-Profit & Social Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in licensed mental health professional jobs.
- Active state licensure such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LCPC in good standing
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field
- Experience conducting biopsychosocial assessments and developing individualized treatment plans
- Proficiency with electronic health records platforms such as Epic, Credible, or Therapy Brands
- Knowledge of evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing
- Ability to meet documentation deadlines and maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements
Tips for Your Licensed Mental Health Professional Job Search
Tailor your license details precisely
List your exact licensure acronym, the issuing state, and expiration date on your resume. Recruiters filter by license type, so LCSW, LPC, and LMFT are not interchangeable in applicant tracking systems, even when the clinical duties overlap.
Highlight your clinical hours and population
Specify the populations you've treated, such as adolescents, veterans, or adults with co-occurring disorders, and the total supervised hours you've logged. Hiring managers use this to assess fit for their caseload before they read anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists licensed mental health professional openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by setting, not just title
Community mental health centers, telehealth platforms, inpatient hospitals, and school districts all post roles with the same title but very different day-to-day realities. Search by setting first to make sure the environment matches how you work clinically.
Prepare a clinical case presentation example
Many hiring panels ask you to walk through a de-identified case, including your assessment approach, treatment plan, and outcome. Rehearse one example that shows your theoretical orientation and how you adjust when a client isn't progressing as expected.
Negotiate supervision and CEU support upfront
If you're pre-licensed, ask about structured supervision hours and who pays for them. If you're fully licensed, ask whether the employer covers continuing education credits and license renewal fees. These affect your real compensation and long-term career trajectory.
Licensed Mental Health Professional Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most licensed mental health professionals?
The companies hiring the most licensed mental health professionals right now include OptiMindHealth, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Kaiser Permanente, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in community behavioral health organizations and large integrated health systems.
How many licensed mental health professional jobs are remote?
About 62% of licensed mental health professional openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the permanent expansion of telehealth since the pandemic. Individual therapy, intake assessment, and case management roles tend to have the highest remote availability, while inpatient, crisis stabilization, and school-based positions almost always require in-person presence.
How do you become a licensed mental health professional?
You earn a master's degree in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy from a program accredited by CACREP or CSWE. After graduating, you accumulate supervised post-degree clinical hours, typically requiring direct client contact over two or more years. You then pass your state's licensure examination, submit the application to your state licensing board, and renew on the schedule your state requires.
How do you get hired as a licensed mental health professional with little experience?
Focus your search on community mental health centers, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofit agencies, which routinely hire pre-licensed clinicians and provide the supervised hours needed for full licensure. Emphasize your practicum and internship caseload, the populations you served, and any crisis intervention training. Applying to roles that offer supervision as part of the compensation package makes early-career positions financially workable.
What does the licensed mental health professional interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on licensure status, availability, and caseload preferences. A panel interview with clinical supervisors typically follows, covering your theoretical orientation, documentation habits, and how you handle ethical dilemmas or safety concerns. Some organizations add a clinical scenario exercise or ask you to walk through a de-identified case before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to licensed mental health professional jobs?
You can find and apply to licensed mental health professional jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your license type, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing.
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